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Humantay Lake Day Trip
Cusco, Peru
From 14 hours to 15 hours
Good for Groups
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Walking Tours
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Bus and Driving Tours
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Action Adventure
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Outdoor Exploration
Date
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What You Will Do
Humantay Lakes is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region of Cusco. It stands out for its unique color, a mixed of green and blue. Its unusual aspect has given this lake the unofficial title of "hidden gem of the Andes". Visiting Humantay Lake used to be reserved just for those who enrolled in the Salkantay Trek, a hiking of 5 days. Nowadays, this wonderful lagoon can be explored in just one day.
What's Included?
- Round trip transport
- First aid kit
- Lunch
- Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
- Breakfast
- Cusco hotel pick up
What's Not Included?
- Any personal expenses
- Dinner
- Horse rent from the base camp (optional)
- Entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Humantay Lake
5 hours
We will pick you up from your hotel at 3:00 am to start our adventure. Then we will drive for around 5 hours in our private vehicle to the small town of Soraypampa. Here we will have breakfast before starting the hike to the stunning Humantay Lake. The Humantay Lake, also known as the Humantay Lagoon, is located at a height of 4200 meters above sea level. Its waters come from Salkantay mountain, a place considered sacred by the locals. Humantay stands out for its blue and green colors, which contrast with the rugged andean terrain. This lake creates a perfect background for taking photos. Travellers must walk for around 1.5 hours from Soraypampa before reaching Humantay lake. Once there, we will spend some time admiring the amazing andean landscape. Then, we will go back to Soraypampa. The return hike takes aroud 45 minutes. Once there, we will drive to Mollepata town to have lunch. Finally, we will go back to Cusco city. We will arrive at Cusco at around 5:00 pm.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Samex Tours Perú.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - Spanish
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